Vacancies
Assistant Bursar (Interim)
Homerton College, University of Cambridge
Salary SCP 53, £77,432 per annum
Full time, 37 hours per week, 6-month fixed term
Background
Homerton is Cambridge's newest and largest College, home to a lively community of over 1,000 students, around 70 Fellows and around 250 staff. We are seeking an experienced operational leader to provide interim senior support to the Bursar across Estates, facilities, and operational compliance in this 6-month fixed term post.
The role
Reporting to the Bursar, the Interim Assistant Bursar will provide senior management support for building projects and operational improvements across the College. The role carries interim line management responsibility for the College's Facilities, Catering and Kitchens departments.
The Interim Assistant Bursar has responsibility for budgetary control and financial planning across their departmental remit, oversight of procurement and tendering processes, estates management including site security and regulatory compliance, and will act as the College's Health and Safety Officer, supported by the College's Health & Safety Advisor. The role involves the day-to-day coordination and relationship management of external organisations including the City Council, tenants (including the University), College neighbours, professional advisors and contractors.
What we are looking for
You will bring proven experience of budgetary control, financial planning and forecasting, and of leading and managing multi-disciplinary teams at Head of Department level or equivalent. You will have experience preparing business cases for capital or high-expenditure projects, managing relationships with external professional advisors through to project delivery, and of estates or facilities management including lease and licence administration. A sound working knowledge of current health and safety legislation and risk management practice is essential, along with working knowledge of the Prevent duty in a higher education setting, and the ability to communicate complex technical information clearly to a range of audiences.
Experience of working in higher education and/or charitable institutions would be an advantage. Familiarity with land and property management issues in a historic or landed estate context, a NEBOSH Certificate or Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health and working knowledge of managing property investments through external agents are also desirable.
The full job description and person specification are available here.
How to apply
To be considered, applications must include a current CV, covering letter setting out your suitability for the role, and details of 2 referees, one of whom should have detailed knowledge of your ability in relation to the requirements of the role.
Applications should be sent to recruitment@homerton.cam.ac.uk. The application deadline for the role is 23:59 BST on Friday 18 September 2026. Early applications are encouraged; the College reserves the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.
Shortlisting and interview stages will take place shortly after closing. The preferred start date is early October 2026.
Further Information
Homerton is committed to equality of opportunity and to building an inclusive culture that values diversity. We warmly welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds who share our commitment to fairness, openness and excellence.
- Equality of opportunity; the College actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and we encourage applications from all sections of society and in particular, from people who may be under-represented in our community.
- Entry into a position with the College will be determined by the application of criteria related to the duties of the post. In all cases, ability to perform the job will be the primary consideration.
- During the application process, candidates are requested to complete the Equality & Diversity section as part of our Equal Opportunities Policy and monitoring process. The contents of this form will not be disclosed to the selection or interview panels, and all applicant data is managed in accordance with our data protection policy.
- The College has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
- In applying for this role, you will provide personal data which the College will process in accordance with its data protection obligations and its Data Protection Policy. Please click here for further information about how we process your personal data.
£12.71 per hour plus 12.07% holiday pay
Homerton College are seeking a motivated and customer focused Casual Catering Assistant to join our team.
You will place a key role in maintaining high standards across our catering and conference services, ensuring excellent service, food quality and hygiene standards are consistently delivered.
This is a varied position where you will support day-to-day catering operations, contribute to a safe working environment, and provide a welcoming and efficient service to students, staff and conference guests.
The successful candidate must have a passion for delivery excellent customer service. Experience in a similar college and/or cafeteria/café environment is not essential as training will be provided. Given the varied community at Homerton College, excellent communication skills are key.
Daytime, evening and weekend shifts are available, so you’ll need a flexible approach to your working hours.
How to apply
To apply, please complete the Application for Employment – Casual work form and return to: recruitment@homerton.cam.ac.uk or by post to: HR, Homerton College, Hills Road, Cambridge CB2 8PH
Closing date: Midnight on Sunday 20 September 2026
Please note that we can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK. We cannot offer Certificate of Sponsorship for this position.
Homerton College is an equal opportunities employer and strives to meet its commitment to equality and diversity. This includes not discriminating under the Equality Act 2010 and building an accurate picture of the make-up of the workforce in encouraging equality and diversity. The organisation needs your help and cooperation to enable it to do this by filling in the anonymous Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form, which is voluntary.
